Ayco Farms cantaloupe recall escalated to highest risk by FDA
The FDA upgraded Ayco Farms' cantaloupe recall to a Class I designation, the highest risk level, indicating that consuming the affected fruit could lead to serious health consequences or death. The recall was initiated due to potential Salmonella contamination. Ayco Farms, based in Florida, distributed the cantaloupes to multiple states. Consumers are urged to check their cantaloupes and discard any from the affected batches. The FDA continues to monitor the situation.
Key facts
- FDA upgraded Ayco Farms cantaloupe recall to Class I designation.
- Class I is the highest risk level.
- Consuming affected fruit could cause serious health consequences or death.
- Recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- Ayco Farms is based in Florida.
- Cantaloupes distributed to multiple states.
- Consumers urged to discard affected cantaloupes.
- FDA monitoring the situation.
Entities
Institutions
- FDA
- Ayco Farms
Locations
- Florida
Sources
- Quartz —